Quick, Cultural GetawaysOne year, a friend of mine made it her New Year's resolution to go out of town once a month, even just for a day, "even if it's just to Yazoo City."
What Was She Thinking?!?Blame the "Real Housewives," blame social media, blame society for conditioning us to feel better about ourselves by putting others down ... or blame ourselves.
Establishing and EmpoweringFinding mentors, supporters and, sometimes, even commiserators is important. It might be a more formalized approach, such as joining professional organizations and identifying a mentor with whom you meet regularly.
Of Beer and Building CommunityThe owners of Lucky Town Brewery explained how they want to be part of the regrowth of midtown at a community meeting at CS’s.
Sixth (Social) SenseYou may not know this, dear readers, but I have a sixth sense. I can sit down at a bar and almost immediately pick out someone who just moved to town or is visiting on business.
Magic HairJustin McPherson at William Wallace Salon works his magic on mere mortals’ hair, giving it new life.
Beyond DowntownThe Livingston Farmers Market might be the ticket to get downtowners out into the suburbs.
Sharp and SexyStiletto nails make you instantly feel a little sexier and more dangerous.
Old is New AgainFrom the rusted patio chairs and bathtubs to antique signs, windows and even old doorknobs, Old House Depot is a veritable treasure trove for someone like me.
Back to Our RootsSometimes, getting away makes you think even more fondly of home. A recent excursion to Nashville left me thinking about the progress I've seen in our city the past few years. It's interesting how sometimes by getting back to our …
All In This TogetherOne night last week, I found myself alone, hungry and in want of some social interaction. As I'm wont to do at such times, I headed to a friendly neighborhood restaurant with a bar at which I could sit and …
Flower PowerLearning the art of flower arranging can bring a pop of color and life into your life.
Free and EasyI am not a good bargain shopper. I have friends who are. They thrill at the hunt of finding a deal. Those stores, you know the ones, that advertise department store brands at discounted prices? They love them.
Priority WomanThe need to take care of everybody else or to be perfect--or at least, to be what everyone expects you to be all the time--seems to be characteristically, though not exclusively, a female trait.
Old and New"Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold." So goes the song we learn as children. In my adult life, I've found that it's not just true with people, but with places.
One year, a friend of mine made it her New Year's resolution to go out of town once a month, even just for a day, "even if it's just to Yazoo City."
Finding mentors, supporters and, sometimes, even commiserators is important. It might be a more formalized approach, such as joining professional organizations and identifying a mentor with whom you meet regularly.
The owners of Lucky Town Brewery explained how they want to be part of the regrowth of midtown at a community meeting at CS’s.
You may not know this, dear readers, but I have a sixth sense. I can sit down at a bar and almost immediately pick out someone who just moved to town or is visiting on business.
Justin McPherson at William Wallace Salon works his magic on mere mortals’ hair, giving it new life.
The Livingston Farmers Market might be the ticket to get downtowners out into the suburbs.
Stiletto nails make you instantly feel a little sexier and more dangerous.
Sometimes, getting away makes you think even more fondly of home. A recent excursion to Nashville left me thinking about the progress I've seen in our city the past few years. It's interesting how sometimes by getting back to our …
Learning the art of flower arranging can bring a pop of color and life into your life.
I am not a good bargain shopper. I have friends who are. They thrill at the hunt of finding a deal. Those stores, you know the ones, that advertise department store brands at discounted prices? They love them.
"Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other gold." So goes the song we learn as children. In my adult life, I've found that it's not just true with people, but with places.